Outdoor Activities

Scenic flights can be tailored to showcase whatever part of Southland you desire. From Oreti Beach, the stretch of Southern Coast made famous by Burt Munro, to Stewart Island, Stewart Island Flights is driven by a passion to create a unique experience that showcases the beauty and diversity of New Zealands Southern climes. We pride ourselves on our friendly staff and providing the best service to cater for all visitors to our stunning region. More...

Stewart Island Flights will offer you an experience of a lifetime! Mix culinary delights with sightseeing, untouched raw beauty, landscapes and endangered wildlife. Travel by air, water and on foot and you will have yourself a packed, fun filled day of remarkable experiences. More...

Complete the first section of one of "New Zealand's Great Walks". This trip begins at Lee Bay, the official entry to the Rakiura National Park. Continue by foot along a well formed path for about 1.5-2hrs to Maori Beach, the site of a 1913 timber mill. A further 1-1.5hrs brings you to your destination of Port William which is full of history, from early Maori Villages, sealing and whaling bases, the first police station in 1867 and much more. Add to all of this, a visually environment! More...

The Stewart Island Coast to Coast is one of Stewart Island Flights' most popular and unique innovations. Appealing to any traveller up for a taste of New Zealand in its natural untouched state, the Coast to Coast is a gentle sample of the island's more rigorous North-West Circuit. More...

Board one of our meticulously maintained aircraft for a Day Trip to remember. With a variety of exciting transport options from your own two feet to skimming the blue in a water taxi, this trip encompasses all that is awesome in Stewart Island. More...

Take a leisurely cruise around Paterson Inlet and a 45-minute walking tour in the bird sanctuary of Ulva Island. Your 2.5-hour itinerary departs from Stewart Island and includes a visit to the historic whaler’s base at Prices Inlet and the hidden coves and unspoiled beaches of Paterson Inlet. Your guide provides informative commentary during the scenic cruise, with the option to purchase lunch. While on board, keep a lookout for New Zealand fur seals and penguins. More...

Book this one-way ferry ride from Bluff to Stewart Island for a comfortable journey across Foveaux Strait on our modern catamarans. Visit Stewart Island, just one hour’s ferry ride from Bluff and New Zealand’s ultimate eco-tourism destination. More...

Zip across Foveaux Strait between Bluff and Stewart Island and back on our comfortable catamarans. Visit Stewart Island, just one hour’s ferry ride from Bluff and New Zealand’s ultimate eco-tourism destination. During the trip keep an eye out for wildlife – particularly seabirds such as Mollymawk (Albatross) and Titi which often follow the vessel. Our friendly staff provide informative commentary and point out highlights. More...

Travel from Invercargill to Dunedin in a comfortable small bus (maximum 24 seats) through the spectacular Catlins Forest Park with the option to visit the stunning Stewart Island and Rakiura National Park on a separate day. Go in search of sightings of New Zealand’s native Hectors Dolphin, the rare Yellow Eyed Penguin and New Zealand sea lions. Travel to Bluff, Curio Bay, the Catlins Coastal Rain Forest, Nugget Point and finish in Dunedin. Your experienced driver/guide will deliver an... More...